Back to the MLB Newsfeed

Shohei Ohtani Rumors: Giants' Oracle Park Could Hurt SF's Pursuit of Angels FA

The San Francisco Giants' stadium's statistical bias against left-handed hitters could hurt their chances of landing Shohei Ohtani in free agency, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman.

Oracle Park is one of the MLB ballparks where left-handed batters are least likely to hit a home run, according to Statcast.

"Some who know Ohtani" see that as a problem for the likelihood of the Los Angeles Angels star signing with the Giants in free agency, according to Heyman.

"Some believe Ohtani isn't in it for the money but to show he's the best.